Jefferson, WI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Jefferson Police Department serves the city of Jefferson, WI in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 178 violent crimes and 681 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.8 per 100k residents, which is 50.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 105.6 per 100k, 35.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.8 | A | 178 | 106.2 | -50.3% |
| Property Crime | 105.6 | A | 681 | 163.6 | -35.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.2 | A | 50 | 22.3 | -40.7% |
| Larceny | 105.6 | C | 602 | 116.4 | -9.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Fort Atkinson | 5 miles | A 64.9 | A 64.9 | Violent: 22.8% higher Property: 38.6% lower |
| Lake Mills | 8 miles | B 76.3 | A 45.8 | Violent: 44.5% higher Property: 56.7% lower |
| Waterloo | 16 miles | A 27.0 | A 27.0 | Violent: 48.8% lower Property: 74.4% lower |
| Milton | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 17.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 83.2% lower |